Derivative Introduction (13:17)

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The derivative is introduced and several examples are worked through. The difference between average and instantaneous velocity is demonstrated on a graph. The derivative of a power function rule is worked through. Graphs are used to demonstrate what a derivative is. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.

Content Times:
0:00 Derivative Example
0:51 Average Velocity
1:33 Instantaneous Velocity
3:40 Average vs. Instantaneous Velocity
4:39 Derivative of a Power Function Rule
5:04 Example #1
6:28 Graphical Understanding of Derivative
8:47 Example #2
9:17 Example #3
10:08 What is the derivative of a constant?
11:34 Review
12:42 Jerk, Snap, Crackle, and …

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